Celebrate National Lasagna Day

How To Make Everything Taste Like Your Favorite Food

Okay people, this is important: National Lasagna Day is July 29! Being that most of us will not have the time (or the energy) to make a fresh lasagna from scratch, we wanted to offer some ideas on how to make everything — and anything — taste more like our favorite food. Here are three recipes you can make at home to ensure that everything you put in your mouth tastes like lasagna.

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Parmesan-Crusted Lasagna Grilled Cheese SandwichThe secret to a perfectly melty grilled cheese sandwich is toasting it in the oven, instead of over a burner.

3. Mix together the ricotta, marinara sauce, and nutmeg. Brush both sides of the bread with melted butter using a pastry brush, then sprinkle with the garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Spread the inside of the bread with thick later of the ricotta and marinara mixture

4. Top one slice of bread with slices of mozzarella cheese, then top with the other slice of bread, ricotta side down.

5. Grease an oven-safe skillet (cast iron is perfect if you have it), with the remaining melted butter. Then, toss a tablespoon or two of Parmesan cheese in the bottom of the pan.

6. Set the sandwich in the pan, on top of the Parmesan cheese. Then, pile the rest of the Parmesan on top.

7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all of the cheese is melted and the top of the sandwich is nicely browned.

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Lasagna TacosThis marries our two favorite foods and takes the sensory goodness to a whole new level.